News
After 14 months of playing great blues gigs with Brother Dave and The Brave featuring Jack Maiorino - bass and Dave Likhtiger aka Brother Dave - guitar, we all agreed to take a break and pursue our other projects. Check out Brother Dave, he is one of the finest and most original blues players around.
Club gigs and concerts with MF2. This is a great band featuring Jeff Gordon - Tenor and Soprano Saxes, Theo Regan - Acoustic Bass, Ed MacEachen - Guitar. Our record is available on my website. Please give a listen.
Gigs with The Tad Schaefer Blues Band and gigs with The Tad Schaefer Jazz Quintet. Tad is a wonderful guitar player and great band leader as well.
7/09
I am happy to announce that the PLAYING FOR CHANGE: PEACE THROUGH MUSIC documentary I played drums on is an official selection of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. The world premiere will take place on April 24, 2008 in New York City. It was selected for the Discovery program and it will screen five times throughout the festival, which runs from April 23rd to May 4, 2008.
You can check out the official Playing for Change website here for the latest information about screening times, locations and more news regarding Playing for Change events.
Playing For Change has turned out to be very successful. Please check out the film clips of the actual recording process of Playing For Change Blues, which I played the title track. The CD has been issued on the Higher Octave label.
4/08
Great news! Check out my new MySpace page - See photos, video clips, hear great music and check out my friends! Feel free to leave comments. Let me know what you think!
12/07
The last day of the NAMM show, on Sunday, played a great Blues set with some wonderful guys and great players as well - This was at the Hohner Blues Harp booth... The Great guitar player Eric Turner. Check Eric out... it's a must! Darrell Mansfield - Harp. Best Blues Harp-player I have heard or played with. Raphael DiGiorgio, Piano.
MF2 has been receiving radio play in Europe! Lille France (RCV 99 FM), Germany & Belgium
Playing For Change has turned out to be very successful. Please check out the film clips of the actual recording process of Playing For Change Blues, which I played the title track. The CD has been issued on the Higher Octave label.
5/06
Playing for Change
directed by Mark Johnson and Jonathan Walls
2003 - 70 mins - Color
No Advisories Necessary
Celebrating the joy, freedom and accomplishments of American street musicians, filmmakers Mark Johnson and Jonathan Walls conduct a breezy and spirited odyssey, showcasing musical artists in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans. For some, the streets and subway platforms provide the ultimate performance space; for others, the pay-as-you-listen model of income avoids the usual constraints and compromises of the commercial marketplace. An award-winning glimpse into the lives and work of a diverse, talented and inspiring group of performers. TVG
DVD & CD available at all record outlets.
5/06
Sundance film festival presents Playing For Change. Directed by Mark Johnson and Jonathan Walls. Performing with Floyd Lee on this documentary. The soundtrack to the acclaimed documentary Playing For Change is available at all Tower record outlets.
6/05